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In Milly‑Molly‑Mandy Stories and More of Milly‑Molly‑Mandy, readers are introduced to Millicent Margaret Amanda — affectionately known as Milly‑Molly‑Mandy — a little girl with a pink‑and‑white striped dress who lives in a cosy thatched cottage on the edge of her village.
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Milly‑Molly‑Mandy Stories (1945) & More of Milly‑Molly‑Mandy (1943) by Joyce Lankester Brisley George G. Harrap & Company Ltd is a classic pair of children’s story collections by celebrated English author and illustrator Joyce Lankester Brisley. These volumes are part of the enduring Milly‑Molly‑Mandy series, which first appeared in book form in the late 1920s and continued to delight generations of young readers with its gentle tales of everyday life in an English village. The original Milly‑Molly‑Mandy Stories collection was first published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd. in the early twentieth century and these mid‑century printings from the 1940s reflect the continued popularity of the books during that era.
In Milly‑Molly‑Mandy Stories and More of Milly‑Molly‑Mandy, readers are introduced to Millicent Margaret Amanda — affectionately known as Milly‑Molly‑Mandy — a little girl with a pink‑and‑white striped dress who lives in a cosy thatched cottage on the edge of her village. The stories are episodic and warmly observed, depicting simple yet memorable adventures like picking blackberries, helping at a school fête, going on picnics, or spending time with her friends Little‑Friend‑Susan and Billy Blunt. Each tale captures the rhythm and charm of village life with a focus on kindness, curiosity, and the pleasures of childhood. Brisley’s original line drawings accompany the text, enhancing the nostalgic atmosphere and helping to bring the characters and setting vividly to life for young readers.
These 1940s editions published by George G. Harrap & Company Ltd. embody the classic format and illustrative style that made the Milly‑Molly‑Mandy series a beloved staple of children’s literature. They remain cherished by collectors of vintage children’s books and families seeking timeless stories that celebrate imagination, community, and the quiet joys of everyday experiences.
Condition: Good – Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories has no dust jacket and shows signs of prior insect damage to the illustrated light brown cloth cover and spine. Half title page and others throughout damaged. Torn at the edges. The ”Map of the Village” and other illustrations throughout is hand coloured in pencil. light foxing present. More of Milly-Molly-Mandy in clipped dust jacket with shelf wear. The illustrated light brown cloth cover and spine shows moderate wear over the years. The ”Map of the Village” and other illustrations throughout is hand coloured in pencil. light foxing present.
